Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1317030

Dury's Metalmark
Apodemia duryi

Observation date: April 09, 2020
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual depositing eggs on a range ratany short shrub flower base. Day is sunny and hot.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: November 26, 2021
Coordinator notes: spectacular to document this relationship between duryi and its host. about 4800' on a ridgetop - a little different!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County